NEWBIE installing LW and cant get information to load in main page

[bluehawk4355]

i have installed LW version -4.12.11 -- everything ok until i get to start a search - i enter info in the boxes on left of window and the listing appears in the small box above 'quantity' -- the LW icon starts turning on the right to say its searching and a black highlight slowly covers the small search box --- after the search has been completed nothing appears in the main window -- what am i doing wrong please -- i have tried everything i can think of now and really need help- i have max bars showing for my connection LW-ON LINE --
myoption settings is MAX 5 SEARCHES -- but screen stays blank
i have attempted searching with FIREWALL ON AND ALSO SWITCHED OFF makes no difference

[birdy]

Is your LW connected to the network properly (how many green connection bars do you see)?

If it is, try the advice in the thread below
Blank results page

[birdy]

Originally Posted by birdy

If it is, try the advice in the thread below
Blank results page

Did you read the thread? It has instructions for how to delete the preferences folder
One piece of advice in that thread was to try downloading a magnetmix file. That's why I asked whether you'd downloaded one of those files.
I was assuming you'd read the thread.

[bluehawk4355]

thanks for your latest thread birdie--- i cannot find where to delete 'preferences ' -- can you guide me please

i have now downloaded one item from 'magnetmixfile' it shows in library and on clicking plays in windows media-- it is now showing on my library list

i tried searchng again and get a message appear ---
'LIMEWIRE IS CURRENTLY CONNECTING TO NETWORK-YOUR SEARCHES MAY NOT RETURN MANY RESULTS UNTIL YOU ARE FULLY CONNECTED'

why is LW saying still connecting ?--- whats preventing it completing?

[birdy]

Originally Posted by Lord of the Rings

Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included.) & see if that makes any difference. You should make a note of any important settings because you'll need to reset your options after deleting the prefs folder.

This quote is post #6 of that Blank Results Page thread, with a link to instructions for deleting the preferences folder. Click on the blue link in the quote box. There's also a sample image included in the instructions, to make things easier to follow. Only use the instructions in point 3...point 2's instructions are for people who've used much older versions of LW. Remember that LW has to be properly closed before deleting the folder. Also remember that it's a hidden folder, so you'll have to show hidden files & folders in order to be able to delete it. All this is covered in the instructions, you'll see when you click on the link.

Your inability to connect at all now could be down to a few things... ISP, software firewall, firewall within router. But we won't be able to help you too much unless we know a few more details. Go back to post # 4 of this thread. You'll see a blue link titled "System details - help us to help you". Click on it. Then you'll see a list of 15 questions. Could you please answer those?

[bluehawk4355]

System details - help us to help you

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Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.

So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98) WINDOWS XP
2. What firewalls you have? KERIO PERSONAL FIREWALL
3. How much ram? 512MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 12% IN USE -TOTAL SIZE
149GB ---- FREE SPACE 143GB

5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) BROADBAND

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? BT HOME HUB
NO ROUTER - NO MODEL NUMBER
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)? MY HOUSE(BUNGALOW)
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
LIMEWIRE 4.12.11
JAVA 1.5.0_11
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider)? BT (BRITISH TELECOM)

10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens FDCXwhen you go there?

YES I DO THAT --- GOT BLANK WHITE WINDOW --TOP LEFT HAND CORNER SAID ---' YOUR TEST WORKED '------- BEING NOVICE ON PC I DONT UNDERSTAND -----'FDCX' IN YOUR TEXT

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
NOT SHARING CONNECTION -JUST PC AND PHONE ON LINE -- DONT UNDERSTAND P2P

12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user. i AM NOVICE ON PC AND FIRST TIME ON LW --- NOT PREVIOUSLY DOWNLOADED MUSIC

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?

YES THERE IS A BRICKWALL IN THE ICON -- I HAVE ALSO TRIED DISABLING THE FIREWALL CONNECTION ie turning it off completely - AND THE WALL STILL SHOWS WHEN DISABLED

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...1&d=1158099342


These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first! but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth, some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions, or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.

WELL BIRDIE BEING NOVICE THATS THE BEST I CAN DO --- I HOPE I CAN GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED ---THQANKS FOR YOUR HELP SO FAR --- SPENCER
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[bluehawk4355]

5 bars showing and my options -- searches is set to max 5

[birdy]

Have you deleted the preferences folder? Did you download a file from
http://www.magnetmix.com/video.shtml

Can you give us your details please?
System details - help us to help you

[bluehawk4355]

delete preferences folder??? --- where do i find this --- cant see it anywhere ?


no i have not downloaded any thing from http://www.magnetmix.com/video.shtml
what effect will this have and are you telling me i should do this --if so what should i download ?

[bluehawk4355]

when i have the LW search page open the 4 options are search -monitor -connections - library---- the first three show nothing in main window but in libary then i click -- line wire and i get a long list of items --- not immediately identifiable as to what the items are-- does this help with a reply for me ????